What is Active Origin in SAP BC-ILM - Information Lifecycle Management?

SAP Term: Active Origin

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: An origin that is used as the actual data source for all requests to the ILM Database Store. The active origin is defined in Customizing for the storage system. The system uses it automatically for all requests. This means that the values of all systems connected to the ILM Database Store are saved to the one active origin specified in the store.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Active Origin is a component of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) solution. It is used to manage the lifecycle of data and documents, from creation to archiving. It helps organizations to ensure that their data and documents are stored securely and efficiently, and that they are compliant with relevant regulations. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Active Origin can be used to manage the lifecycle of data and documents. It can be used to store, organize, and secure data and documents, as well as to track their usage and access rights. It also provides tools for archiving and deleting data and documents when they are no longer needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Active Origin, it is important to ensure that all data and documents are stored securely. This can be done by setting up access rights for users, as well as by encrypting sensitive data. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the data and documents stored in Active Origin to ensure that they are up-to-date and compliant with relevant regulations. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about Active Origin, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your SAP representative. Additionally, there are a number of third-party resources available that provide more detailed information about how to use Active Origin.